Hurst/Beech - A Wish to Speak | Biography | Paperback

Discover the powerful and inspiring journey of Rona Hurst, born in Barnsley in 1967 with cerebral palsy. This biography details the challenges she faced from childhood, when professionals advised against her future potential, through to her triumphs in proving them wrong. It is a compelling account of personal struggle and overcoming adversity, resonating with anyone who has ever been seen as 'less.'

• An intimate look at Rona Hurst's life and personal challenges.
• Explores overcoming obstacles presented by cerebral palsy.
• Addresses the broader challenges faced by those perceived as less capable.
• Written by Rona Hurst and Simon Beech.

• Author(s): Rona Hurst, Simon Beech
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 279 pages
• Publication Date: May 8, 2026
• Dimensions: 152 x 16 x 229 mm (approx. 6 x 0.63 x 9 inches)
• Weight: 376 g
• ISBN-13: 979-8257442858
• Manufacturer: Independently published
• EAN: 9798257442858
• Release Date: 8 May 2026

This book is authored by Rona Hurst, whose life story it chronicles, and Simon Beech.

Dive into this moving narrative of resilience and determination, chronicling a life dedicated to proving limitations wrong.